Newport bus station
Encyclopedia
Newport bus station is a bus terminus located in the city centre
, Newport
, South Wales
. It is the largest road transport hub for public services in the county.
but ahead of Swansea bus station. With the present configuration the buses park facing the bay on arrival and reverse out on departure. The pedestrian area is completely undercover, although not strictly 'inside' as with other bus stations (such as Bristol
).
has customer service offices at the station.
, Caerphilly
and Monmouthshire
, as well as services from in and around the city. As well as giving the valleys of southeast Wales access to the city, the bus station also has services that run to Cardiff
and Bristol. National Express services run from bays 1 to 3 to destinations throughout the UK
.
and Newport Unlimited
development scheme and will see a large regeneration by 2009. The bus station, which has suffered criticism due to prominent night-time vandalism from local residents, will be completely rebuilt and self-contained. The new mall will occupy half the existing station, so a secondary bus station will be built adjacent to Newport railway station
.
Newport city centre
Newport city centre is traditionally regarded as the area of Newport bounded by the west bank of the River Usk, the George Street Bridge, the eastern flank of Stow Hill and the Great Western Main Line. Most of the city centre is contained within two conservation areas: the central area and the area...
, Newport
Newport
Newport is a city and unitary authority area in Wales. Standing on the banks of the River Usk, it is located about east of Cardiff and is the largest urban area within the historic county boundaries of Monmouthshire and the preserved county of Gwent...
, South Wales
South Wales
South Wales is an area of Wales bordered by England and the Bristol Channel to the east and south, and Mid Wales and West Wales to the north and west. The most densely populated region in the south-west of the United Kingdom, it is home to around 2.1 million people and includes the capital city of...
. It is the largest road transport hub for public services in the county.
Layout
The bus station is set on a large and open forecourt with 31 bays for buses to stop at, making it the 2nd largest bus station in Wales after Cardiff CentralCardiff Central bus station
Cardiff Central bus station is the main bus transport interchange in Cardiff, the capital city of Wales. With 34 stands, it is the largest bus station in the city and in Wales. It is located adjacent to Cardiff Central railway station forming a major bus-rail-cycle-taxi interchange.The station used...
but ahead of Swansea bus station. With the present configuration the buses park facing the bay on arrival and reverse out on departure. The pedestrian area is completely undercover, although not strictly 'inside' as with other bus stations (such as Bristol
Bristol
Bristol is a city, unitary authority area and ceremonial county in South West England, with an estimated population of 433,100 for the unitary authority in 2009, and a surrounding Larger Urban Zone with an estimated 1,070,000 residents in 2007...
).
Newport Transport
- Upper Dock Street: 1,1A,1C (Rogerstone); 5 (Foxgloves, Mount Pleasant, Rogerstone); 11A,11B,11C,11X (Gaer)
- 16: 30,30D,X30 (St Mellons, Cardiff Central); 31A,31C (Castleton Village, Marshfield, Peterstone); 32*,33** (Bassaleg, Rhiwderin, *Maesglas, **Gaer)
- 17: 34,35,36 (Duffryn, Maesglas); 40,41 (Pillgwenlly)
- 18: 17,18,19 (Malpas)
- 19: 15 (Bettws)
- 20: 16 (Bettws)
- 21: 6*,6A,9* (Alway, *Ringland); 20 (Ringland)
- 22: 8A (Ringland)
- 23: 8C (Ringland)
- 24: 42 (Spytty Park) ; 43,43A,44 (Moorland Park, Spytty Park)
- 25: 2A,2B,2C,2D,2E,2X,7*,7B*,7D** (Caerleon, *Cwmbran and St Julians, **St Julians)
- 26: 4A (St Julians); 4C (Christchurch, St Julians); 10A,10C (Gibbs Road, St Julians)
- 27: 20 (Christchurch, Gibbs Road)
- 28: 13A,13C,13E (Brynglas); 14A,14C (Allt-yr-yn, Barrack Hill)
- 29: 61 (Magor, Redwick, Treberth); 88 (Castle Bingo)
- 30: Sainsbury's Free Bus
- 31: Hospitals 98,99 and Open Top Bus Tour 100
Facilities
Facilities include public toilets, a café and a newsagent. Newport TransportNewport Transport
Newport Transport is the main provider of bus services in Newport, South Wales, under the brand Newport Bus. Formerly a council department, it came into being as a separate corporate entity in 1986, following the Transport Act 1985...
has customer service offices at the station.
Services
Newport is the terminus for most bus services coming in from TorfaenTorfaen
Torfaen is a county borough in Wales within the historic boundaries of Monmouthshire. It was originally formed in 1974 as a district of the county of Gwent and in 1996 it was reconstituted as a unitary authority.-Education:...
, Caerphilly
Caerphilly
Caerphilly is a town in the county borough of Caerphilly, south Wales, located at the southern end of the Rhymney Valley, with a population of approximately 31,000. It is a commuter town of Cardiff and Newport, which are located some 7.5 miles and 12 miles away, respectively...
and Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire is a county in south east Wales. The name derives from the historic county of Monmouthshire which covered a much larger area. The largest town is Abergavenny. There are many castles in Monmouthshire .-Historic county:...
, as well as services from in and around the city. As well as giving the valleys of southeast Wales access to the city, the bus station also has services that run to Cardiff
Cardiff
Cardiff is the capital, largest city and most populous county of Wales and the 10th largest city in the United Kingdom. The city is Wales' chief commercial centre, the base for most national cultural and sporting institutions, the Welsh national media, and the seat of the National Assembly for...
and Bristol. National Express services run from bays 1 to 3 to destinations throughout the UK
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
.
Redevelopment
The bus station and surrounding area is part of the Friars WalkFriars Walk
Friars Walk is a projected shopping centre in Newport city centre.The original £222m scheme was intended to cover an area bounded by Kingsway, Upper Dock Street and the existing Kingsway Shopping Centre, including parts of John Frost Square and the bus station...
and Newport Unlimited
Newport Unlimited
Newport Unlimited is an Urban Regeneration Company created in 2003 to help counter the impacts of the continued decline in heavy industry and manufacturing in Newport: e.g...
development scheme and will see a large regeneration by 2009. The bus station, which has suffered criticism due to prominent night-time vandalism from local residents, will be completely rebuilt and self-contained. The new mall will occupy half the existing station, so a secondary bus station will be built adjacent to Newport railway station
Newport railway station
Newport railway station is the 3rd busiest railway station in Wales , situated in Newport city centre. It is part of the British railway system owned by Network Rail and is operated by Arriva Trains Wales, although First Great Western and CrossCountry also provide services...
.